Canadian Prairie Chapter of the Irrigation Association

Landscape Irrigation Contractor Advanced | Landscape & Golf (16 CEUs) This two-day class is a comprehensive refresher for experienced contractors. Topics include soil water-plant relationships, hydraulics, basic electricity, grounding, pumps, job safety requirements, relevant building codes, scheduling, water-use efficiency, and system uniformity. Recommended review for the certified irrigation contractor exam. Monday, February 1 & Tuesday, Read More

Landscape Irrigation Design Beginner | Landscape & Golf (16 CEUs) Take your landscape designs to the next level by learning fundamentals of irrigation design. Irrigation designers complete two designs from start to finish during this fast-paced, two-day overview of basic hydraulics, head layout, zoning, pipe sizing, routing and matched precipitation rate principles. Monday, February 1 Read More

Electrical Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Field Wiring Problems Beginner | Landscape & Golf (4 CEUs) Save time and money with this practical course in electrical troubleshooting. This half-day class covers diagnosing field wiring problems and proper use of volt-ohm meters. Learn to systematically assess and resolve even the most confusing electrical problems. Wednesday February 3, 2027 (8 Read More

Understanding Pumps Beginner | Agriculture, Landscape & Golf (4 CEUs) Learn about the types of pumps used in irrigation, pump performance, reading pump curves, making pump selections and an intro to basic pump controls. Wednesday February 3, 2027 (8 AM to 12 PM)  Read More

Pump Controls & Package Systems Advanced | Agriculture, Landscape & Golf (4 CEUs) Learn about pump controls with a focus on variable frequency drives as well as “packaged” pump stations. Wednesday February 3, 2027 (1 PM to 5 PM)  Read More

Advanced Irrigation Wiring Methods & Troubleshooting Advanced | Landscape & Golf (4 CEUs) Master wiring for today’s sophisticated control systems. Learn about different types of transformers, proper phasing (primary and secondary), diagnosing problems using different meters, wire sizing for communication cables and two-wire systems, DC controllers, special solenoids, and proper splicing techniques. Wednesday February 3, Read More